Sigma Delta Alpha
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Sigma Delta Alpha | |
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ΣΔΑ | |
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Founded | May 5, 1992 San Jose State University |
Type | Latino Interest |
Affiliation | Independent |
Former Affiliation | NALFO |
Status | Active |
Scope | National |
Motto | Excelencia Y Lealtad Entre Hermanos "Excellence and Loyalty Amongst Brothers" |
Colors | Forest Green, White, and Maroon |
Chapters | 12 collegiate and 3 alumni |
Nickname | Sigmas |
Headquarters | San Jose, California United States |
Website | www |
Sigma Delta Alpha (ΣΔΑ) is a Greek-lettered Latino-based fraternity established in spring 1992 at San José State University.
History
[edit]The first interest group was formed in the Fall semester of 1991, at San Jose State University. Future Founding Father, Francisco Huerta, had the idea of creating a new organization on campus to serve the needs of Latinos. Francisco Huerta took the forefront in organizing the initial meetings that set the groundwork for the establishment of Sigma Delta Alpha.
The first introductory meeting held in November 1991. The fraternity's ideological Purposes were set and after several meetings and numerous successful events it was decided that it was time for these individuals to present themselves to the community as an established organization. On May 5, 1992, Sigma Delta Alpha was officially recognized with 18 Founding Fathers.
This was one of only two Latino fraternities founded in the United States during the so-called fragmentation period from 1990 to 2000, and the third to ever be founded in California.[1]
It is also one of the few Latino fraternities that eschew stepping, an important distinction when considering the cultural history of the practice.[2]
Chapters
[edit]Following are the chapters of Sigma Delta Alpha.[3] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
Notable members
[edit]- Mark Cardenas, Arizona House of Representatives
- Oscar De Los Santos, Arizona House of Representatives
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Torbenson, Craig L.; Parks, Gregory S., eds. (2009). Brothers and sisters: diversity in college fraternities and sororities. Madison [N.J.]: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. pp. 113–114. ISBN 978-0838641941.
- ^ Kimbrough, Walter M. (2003). Black Greek 101: the culture, customs, and challenges of Black fraternities and sororities. Madison Teaneck [N.J.]: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. ISBN 0838639771.
- ^ "Chapters of Sigma Delta Alpha". Sigma Delta Alpha. Retrieved 25 September 2017.